This juicy extravaganza of a book is at once a star-studded memoir, a mouthwatering reminiscence about great food and great meals, and a very special kind of cookbook by Liz Smith, bestselling author and surely America's most beloved gossip columnist (indeed, perhaps the only gossip columnist ever to be universally beloved). Here, great dish and great dishes are artfully blended with anecdotes and spiced with Liz's inimitable sense of humor, instinct for a great story, and joie de vivre to produce a life-loving, sometimes bawdy, and always utterly captivating read.

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Devastated over the loss of his parents, nine-year-old Wilson Bugembe finds himself living on the streets of Kampala, Uganda. Determined to fulfill a promise he made to his dying father, Wilson finds himself face to face with a God he vowed never to trust; a God who longs to be his Father. The story of Wilson Bugembe's rise from an orphan living on the street to an international rock star is a powerful reminder that God does indeed work all things together for good to those who love Him and to those who are called according to his purpose.

The Claude and Pascal stories are based on a cat and dog living in rural France. Pascal is a simple country cat and Claude, although born in France, comes from a long line of British aristocrats. Their contrasting backgrounds provide a perfect foil for a loving relationship. The imaginary adventures start with a hesitant first meeting and develop into a lasting friendship. Claude becomes very protective of Pascal. Ideal for bed time reading, each story delivers warmth and charm in a simple straightforward way. Designed as an early learning aid, each of the three stories ends with a simple...

Fledgling producer John McKenzie seeks to give his first movie some Hollywood buzz by hiring a porn actress to star in it. After flying to Los Angeles to interview seven preselected women, McKenzie makes his decision and shocks himself by falling in love with the actress he calls 'The One.' While she gradually warms to his confident, but unrealistic notions about love and relationships, the mismatched couple find their budding romance hindered by well-meaning friends, bitter enemies, and jealous associates. Romancing the Fox is an adult contemporary romance/drama/comedy that will pull at your...

UnSupersize Me subject Tracy Ryan lost an impressive 200lbs and ran a half marathon on the whole food plant-based diet - now you can make the same healthy and tasty food at home. Personal trainer and nutrition expert Carly Asse and food writer Liz Smith show you how to cook simple, delicious and healthy whole food plant-based recipes. Overhaul your diet and prepare to feel seriously good with the UnSupersize Me cookbook